Oh love, whether it’s a spouse or a shawl.
There’s the easy garter stitch and the spikey bits, like this edging, which is where learning and interest happen.

Starting at center at upper edge, worked back and forth on circular needle to make room for increasing number of stitches.

▲ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width at top: approx 64 in. (163 cm)
Depth in center: 14 1/2 inches (38 cm)

▲ MATERIALS
Pashmina from Madelinetosh (sport
weight; 75% superwash merino
wool, 15% silk, 10% cashmere,
360yds/329m/113g per hank): 2 hanks
color Coquette Deux or Stupid Cupid

▲ NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US Size 4 (3.5mm) 32-inch (80 cm)
circular needle or size needed to obtain
gauge
Locking stitch markers
Tapestry needle

▲ GAUGE
22 sts and 50 rows in garter st = 4
inches (10 cm) (unblocked)